HORN (F SINGLE)
PITCH TENDENCIES AND SOLUTIONS
Full Chromatic Range of Pitch Tendencies
There are some notes on the instrument that will always be out of tune even if a good embouchure is being used, and it is in good working order and is tuned correctly. While it will be different from one horn to another, the notes indicated below are the ones that tend to be the most out of tune.
PITCH TENDENCY CORRECTIONS
Below are suggested solutions for the most troublesome notes on the F single horn.
There are many alternate fingerings for these notes, but many will not improve the pitch. An alternate fingering is only shown if it will make an improvement.
The standard fingering is shown in black.
The alternate fingering is shown in green.
There are many alternate fingerings for these notes, but many will not improve the pitch. An alternate fingering is only shown if it will make an improvement.
The standard fingering is shown in black.
The alternate fingering is shown in green.
To track what your own specific instrument does, use this downloadable pitch tendency tracker!